Senator Avella Announces Return of Snow Removal Program for Seniors

Queens, NY – Today, State Senator Tony Avella announced that his “Snow Removal for Seniors” program, which provides snow removal for senior citizens, will return for its fifth year. As winter approaches, the program is currently seeking volunteers willing to assist those in need.

Every winter, Senator Avella helps senior citizens battle harsh winter storms with help from volunteers in their neighborhoods and his staff. Senator Avella launched this program in 2012 to prevent seniors from over-exerting or injuring themselves while removing snow from their property.

“I am excited to announce my fifth annual ‘Snow Removal for Seniors’ program. With winter just on the horizon, as you can tell from stepping outside this week, we need as many people as possible to volunteer themselves for this valuable service. Many seniors are forced to put themselves at risk of injury in order to clear snow and can even risk fines should they not be able to. I ask that anyone willing to assist to call my office and help make winters easier on our seniors,” said Senator Tony Avella.

Volunteers of all ages can contact the Senator’s office directly at 718-357-3094. Student volunteers will receive 10 hours of community service credit.